Blood Pressure monitors

dilligaf1701 · 15-03-2005, 21:41

My dad just gave me his old blood pressure machine thing. Nice.

What I'd like to know from a clever medical person here is what the numbers mean.

I've done a quick google - but a simple explanation would be much more helpful.

My numbers are as follows (over 3 readings)

SYS/mmHg 142 - 109 - 141
DIA/mmHg 124 - 103 - 119

PULSE/MIN 114 - 102 - 109

Cheers in advance.

Raistlin · 15-03-2005, 21:45

SYS, probably stands for Systolic try Googling that and see if that helps.
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DIA would be Diastolic

dilligaf1701 · 15-03-2005, 21:46

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Originally Posted by Raistlin

SYS, probably stands for Systolic try Googling that and see if that helps.

As I said I did do a goole

but I was hoping someone here could provide me with a real simple version

(We're talking LISTER simple here)

I just want to know if I'm going to burst something I guess.

Raistlin · 15-03-2005, 21:48

Systolic is the blood pressure when the heart beats, Diastolic is the pressure between beats.

dilligaf1701 · 15-03-2005, 21:50

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Originally Posted by Raistlin

Systolic is the blood pressure when the heart beats, Diastolic is the pressure between beats.

Thanks for that

Charlie_Bubble · 15-03-2005, 21:50

This any help:

http://www.netdoctor.co.uk/health_ad...odpressure.htm

bb31 · 15-03-2005, 21:51

systolic / diastolic

Normal blood pressure is less than 140/90 mmHg.
Mildly high blood pressure is 140/90 mmHg or above, but below 160/100 mmHg. Treatment with tablets may be advised if it remains at this level, depending on whether you have other 'risk factors' (see below).
Moderate to severe high blood pressure is 160/100 mmHg or above. Treatment with tablets is usually advised if your blood pressure remains at this level.

id have it checked at your gp with a monitor thats been checked recently rather than checking yourself

Raistlin · 15-03-2005, 21:53

Sorry, not a doctor.

According to a couple of Googles, the average is 120/80.

If I'm reading yours correctly it's about 130/108 not sure if I've read that right.

Disclaimer: I am not a doctor. For medical advice you are advised to seek professional assistance. No liability will be accepted for sudden explosions of the heart!

15-03-2005, 21:54

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Originally Posted by dilligaf1701

I just want to know if I'm going to burst something I guess.

depends what you wrap the cuff around i guess

Raistlin · 15-03-2005, 21:55

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Originally Posted by gary_580

depends what you wrap the cuff around i guess

dilligaf1701 · 15-03-2005, 21:57

Thanks to everybody who has replied - I will check out the link now

With luck my heart won't burst Raistlin - but you never know.

BB31 I am a diabetic in Insulin so I guess I'd better get the dr to check it out when I'm there again

gary_580 no comment

Raistlin · 15-03-2005, 21:59

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Originally Posted by dilligaf1701

BB31 I am a diabetic in Insulin so I guess I'd better get the dr to check it out when I'm there again

Well worth getting it checked if you're concerned at all.

Hope all is well.

bb31 · 15-03-2005, 21:59

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Originally Posted by dilligaf1701

Thanks to everybody who has replied - I will check out the link now

With luck my heart won't burst Raistlin - but you never know.

BB31 I am a diabetic in Insulin so I guess I'd better get the dr to check it out when I'm there again

gary_580 no comment

Yes diabetics need to have a lower reading i think than quoted........so id be off to the doctors soonish rather than later if i were you

15-03-2005, 22:03

as BB31 says, that monitor might be very inaccurate. Your diastolic looks wierd in comparison to the systolic and why is the second reading so different? I wouldnt believe what your seeing.

I'd go to the Dr and get yourself checked if your concerned. If your Doc's a good bloke id take this machine along and get him to do a comparison against his/hers

Millay · 15-03-2005, 22:04

I suffer from hih blood pressure, and have done for a few years now, i was admited to hospital when my bp systolic was up in the 230s...

aparently diastolic is the one that gets the doctors really nerveous.

Its worth rembering, that you need to leave a good amount of time between test ie a few hours. BP does naturally spike all over the place.

The most improtant time to take your BP is when you wake up.

The most important thing is to get it checked by your doctor, i guess being diabetic it is already monitored, but much better just to get it checked.